Zorin OS 16.3 Linux distribution is here, and you should switch from Microsoft Windows 11 immediately
In a world of tech monopolies, the pursuit of superior alternatives is always a refreshing endeavor. Zorin OS, a Linux-based operating system, has been making waves as an effective and free substitute to Windows, offering a more secure, user-friendly, and flexible experience. With over 5.3 million downloads in less than two years for Zorin OS 16, it's clear that users are seeking a fresh perspective in personal computing, a realm dominated by the antiquated and often frustrating Windows environment.
The latest release, Zorin OS 16.3, comes packed with cutting-edge enhancements designed to elevate user experience. A stand-out feature of this release is the Zorin OS Upgrader, a long-awaited functionality that enables seamless upgrades between releases and editions of Zorin OS. This innovative feature eradicates the cumbersome process of reinstalling the operating system during upgrades, a headache many Windows users are unfortunately all too familiar with.
Mastering eCommerce design: Key mistakes to avoid for enhanced conversions
In the current digital epoch, eCommerce has burst onto the scene as an essential ingredient of the commercial landscape. To keep pace with the surging tide of online shoppers, businesses must wield a potent eCommerce platform that unleashes the full potential of conversions. Nevertheless, crafting a triumphant eCommerce website demands more than a mere visually captivating layout and first-rate products.
When it comes to design, businesses often commit a plethora of blunders that can undermine conversion rates. To amplify your eCommerce conversions, we shall delve into some of these pivotal errors in this post and proffer guidance on how to evade them.
Seven mistakes of modern privacy programs
From high-profile data breaches (think Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal that resulted in millions of people’s data being shared without their consent) to the introduction of legislation like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the data privacy landscape has evolved considerably in the last few years.
Though more organizations recognize the necessity of implementing a data privacy program, many modern privacy programs are missing foundational components required for full compliance, and attorneys and authorities have little sympathy for these privacy gaps.
Employees share more secrets with AI than they would in a bar
A new study of 1,000 office workers across the US and UK shows half of us already use AI tools at work, one-third weekly and 12 percent daily.
But the report from Cybsafe finds 38 percent of users of generative AI in the US admit to sharing data they wouldn't casually reveal in a bar to a friend.
Cyber risks increased by workers taking summer vacations
As workers take time off for summer holidays it means greater risk that personal devices and public Wi-Fi will be used to access sensitive corporate data.
Vulnerability management specialist Hackuity warns that this is a time when organizations are at their most vulnerable and cybercriminals are well aware of the fact.
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Microsoft starts the rollout of dark mode for Bing Search and Chat
After promising to bring a dark mode option to Bing, Microsoft has started the rollout slightly earlier than previously suggested.
The company is in the process of introducing the option of a darker visual look in both Bing Search and Bing Chat. As is usually the case with apps and websites, the dark mode offered by Bing can be enabled or disabled so it is in line with system settings, but there is also the option of opting for light or dark mode regardless of the system-wide settings that are in place.
Running Windows 11 22H2? Microsoft has the bug-bashing, brightness-fixing KB5028254 update for you
As part of this month's batch of update previews, we've already seen the KB5028245 update for Windows 11 21H2. For those who are running the more recent Windows 11 22H2, however, there is now the KB5028254 update.
There are many, many similarities between the KB5028245 and KB5028254 updates, and this should come as little surprise. The cumulative update for Windows 11 22H2 does have differences, though, including boosting the accuracy of brightness settings.
Analyzing Identity and Access Management (IAM) through the lens of data management
An organization's identity data today is its linchpin. This invaluable asset binds an enterprise together, orchestrating access rights, establishing a unified and accurate view of users across various channels, and empowering informed security decisions.
However, the identity infrastructure is continuously becoming more complex as businesses expand their digital landscape, bringing more users, devices, and applications within their IT environment. With this increasing complexity, poor data management can engender substantial financial losses and jeopardize sensitive user and customer data.
Why fuzzing isn't enough to test your APIs
In today’s fast-paced development environment, a comprehensive API security testing strategy is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Testing your APIs for security gaps ensures that your APIs functions are reliable, secure, and perform as expected under different circumstances. It helps to identify issues such as incorrect data formats, missing or inaccurate data, and faults in authentication or authorization.
Proper API testing can also help to minimize downtime, reduce the risk of errors, and improve the overall quality of the software system. However, it’s important to note that comprehensive API security testing is a discipline in and of itself.
A third of SMBs dispose of old hardware in landfill
As growing businesses rush to upgrade their hardware, many are simply throwing old computers, routers, and other IT assets into the trash, leading to security and environmental concerns.
A new study from Capterra of 500 IT professionals at US small and midsize businesses (SMBs) reveals that nearly a third (29 percent) indulge in improper IT hardware disposal practices.
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Cybercriminals get their very own generative AI
We've already seen how generative AI can be used in cyberattacks but now it seems there's an AI model aimed just a cybercriminals.
Every hero has a nemesis and it looks like ChatGPT's could be FraudGPT. Research from security and operations analytics company Netenrich shows recent activities on the Dark Web Forum reveal evidence of the emergence of FraudGPT, which has been circulating on Telegram Channels since July 22nd.
How data centers need to rethink their vulnerability assessments [Q&A]
Data centers are increasingly faced with more sophisticated attack techniques, putting the information they hold at risk.
Specific vulnerabilities such as misconfigurations may pass under the radar of traditional security scans. We spoke to Daniel dos Santos, head of security research at Forescout, to discuss the potential impact of these vulnerabilities and why data centers need to strengthen their risk management.
Google is working on a new link preview feature for Chrome
It will soon be easier to check whether you want to visit a site before you click a link in Chrome. Google is currently working on bringing a new feature called Link Preview to the desktop version its web browser that will give users the ability to check out where a link leads without visiting it.
Development seems to be in the fairly early stages at the moment and while it is not yet possible to try it out, there are documents produced by the company that give a very good idea of how it will look and work.
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